Chapter 429 Your collection has arrived
The crowd was dazzled by the sight.
In the center of the arena, Xi Yun exerted immense pressure. He maintained his advantageous position, pressing forward relentlessly, his dagger flashing wildly as he tried to find a way to strike Wen Ni's vital point!
pity
Wen Ni's defenses were tight, giving him no opportunity to take advantage.
"grass!"
Xi Yun went berserk.
He was furious. He seemed to have the upper hand, but in reality, he was completely being led by the nose by Wen Ni. Her defenses were flawless, leaving no openings! And his attacks felt like punches into cotton, causing absolutely no physical damage!
The short-handled curved knife rose and fell.
Wen Ni skillfully dodged, and then retaliated with a slash!
"hiss!"
The dagger grazed Xi Yun's arm, leaving a shallow but deep bloodstain, which thoroughly enraged her.
This attack method also exposed Wen Ni's back to the opponent!
Seeing his chance, Xi Yun immediately raised his short-handled curved sword, preparing for a final blow. However, Wen Ni had anticipated his move and launched a surprise attack from behind!
Xi Yun's eyes widened in surprise. She lowered her head and brushed against Wen Ni's bright eyes, which seemed so close to hers.
"President Xi, all's fair in war~" A light, airy voice landed in Xi Yun's ear, followed by a playful chuckle that sealed the deal: "This round, you've lost again!"
Her right leg firmly planted on Xi Yun's bent left leg.
With explosive power, he leaped and somersaulted, kicking the curved knife out of Xi Yun's hand.
As she landed, the dagger in her hand spun 180 degrees, and her entire left arm gripped the dagger hilt, pressing heavily on Xi Yun's shoulder!
Xi Yun knelt down on one knee without any effort.
At the same time, a gleaming silver dagger flashed horizontally, just inches away from his fatal artery in the neck!
Time and space seemed to freeze.
Only Lu Jinye's eyes sparkled, and he raised his hand to clap his hands loudly, "Brilliant!"
This moment
Only then did everyone come to their senses, and a chorus of sighs erupted!
"Brother Xi...lost?"
"How is this possible? Brother Xi is so amazing!"
"Who is this girl? She's ruthless."
Bei Tuo was also deeply surprised: "I had heard that Miss Wen Ni was exceptionally capable, but nothing is more shocking than seeing it with my own eyes!"
"I already said, competing with Miss Wen Ni is nothing short of humiliation!" Qin Yuan sighed and shook his head. "Look at this, such a crushing defeat, how is Xi Yun going to clean up the mess?"
"I lost... I lost?" In the middle of the arena, Xi Yun's pupils trembled in disbelief. "How could I lose? And to a little girl with yellow hair?"
"The capable are not distinguished by rank, age, gender, or social status." Wen Ni withdrew her dagger, looking down at him condescendingly. "Prejudice will only narrow your vision and mind, and will make you vulnerable to exploitation by those with ulterior motives, causing you to become careless and ultimately costing you your life!"
"..."
Xi Yun looked somewhat awkward and remained silent.
Wen Ni had already stretched out a hand towards Xi Yun, "Aren't you going to get up? Doesn't your pride matter at a time like this?"
"Hmph!" Xi Yun turned her head away, unable to bring herself to do it.
"I heard that your mother ran away after giving birth to you. Your father also died of cancer when you were very young, and your grandparents raised you, right?" Wen Ni suddenly asked.
"Who told you that?!" Xi Yun was stunned for a moment, then turned around in a rage, her expression fierce. "What does my family's business have to do with you? Even if you beat me, it doesn't mean you can humiliate me in front of others!"
“If I wanted to humiliate you, why would I go through all the trouble of competing with you? I could have easily taken advantage of Lu Jinye’s affection and pretended to be wronged to make him punish you! But I didn’t do that.” Wen Ni raised a finger and shook it. “Firstly, because I’m not that kind of cunning person, and secondly, because I know you are a very important brother to Lu Jinye, so I didn’t want to make things difficult for him!”
Xi Yun was surprised by her words, and he clenched his fists. "What exactly do you want? Don't think that just because you say that, I'll develop feelings for you."
“I don’t need anyone to like me. That little bit of affection is useless to me.” Wen Ni stared into his eyes. “I just want to tell you that people are different. You shouldn’t always be trapped in the past, and not everyone is as vicious as your mother and ex-girlfriend.”
"I don't need you, you in the way, to tell me what to do!"
"What you do is your business, and I don't care. What I care about is that your stubbornness will harm those around you. I don't want Lu Jinye to be in danger because of you!" Wen Ni's words were cold, but gradually became forceful. "Truly brave people are never bound by past pain. Only the weak repeatedly dwell on their weaknesses and wallow in self-pity!"
"I didn't!" Xi Yun said, her eyes red-rimmed, tilting her head back. "I've let go of those things from the past! I won't... I won't be controlled by them anymore!"
"Stop deceiving yourself."
“You always say that women are an eyesore, that you hate women, that you think they are useless and only know how to depend on others. When you look at them with such eyes, you have already been tripped up by your own inner demons!” Wen Ni withdrew her gaze and turned around. “Only by facing the past can a person be open and honest.”
These words touched the heart of the listener.
Xi Yun opened her mouth, watching her retreating figure, "Wait!"
"You've won. Name any request, and I'll grant it!"
"Conditions? What if I ask you to hand over the power you hold, and for me to take over everything you've created?" Wen Ni asked coldly, her back to him.
"What?"
Xi Yun was stunned and immediately turned to look at Lu Jinye, but received no response from him!
He lowered his eyes, deeply defeated. "I admit defeat. I was arrogant and my skills were inferior! I am not worthy to stay by Master Lu's side and pose a safety hazard to him... Everything I have was given to me by Master Lu. Since Master Lu wants to take it now, then take it!"
"No! Brother Xi!" The thugs were agitated; they had a deep brotherly bond with Xi Yun. "Master Lu! Brother Xi has always been dutiful and responsible, and he's been incredibly good to us brothers! Please give him another chance!"
"Yes, Master Lu!" Bei Tuo and Qin Yuan also spoke up to plead for Xi Yun.
Lu Jinye lit a cigarette, his thin lips coldly saying, "Wen Ni is the winner of this competition. How to deal with Xi Yun is entirely up to her."
"!!What?"
Everyone was surprised that Lu Jinye trusted Wen Ni to such an extent! Their hesitant gazes fell back on Wen Ni.
"I was just saying it offhand." Wen Ni stretched and slowly walked to Lu Jinye's side, then turned to Xi Yun with a sly smile. "What would I need this fighting gym for? I'm very busy, I don't have that kind of free time!"
Lu Jinye smiled knowingly, took the coat from the side, and wrapped it tightly around her slender waist.
"You...don't want to?" Xi Yun was still kneeling on the ground, looking completely bewildered.
"Yes, no." Wen Ni tilted her head. "However, there is something I need you to promise to do!"
“Okay! Go ahead!” Xi Yun agreed readily.
"I want you to... learn to respect others," Wen Ni said with a faint smile. "To free yourself."
"Just...that?"
"Is that all you're capable of?" Wen Ni poked Lu Jinye's arm with her finger, raising her eyebrows slightly. "Everyone's keeping an eye on you! If you can't learn it, I'll have Lu Jinye come and take you in!"
"Yes, I can do it!" Xi Yun felt relieved when he saw her smiling face!
"Bang bang bang!"
Suddenly, a series of noises came from outside. Everyone's heart tightened, and they looked at each other, all full of doubt!
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